Guidelines on Good Practice for Aerial Application of Pesticides
Guidelines on Good Practice for Aerial Application of Pesticides

Author:

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9789251047170

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These guidelines have been prepared to offer practical help and guidance to all those involved in using pesticides for food and fibre production as well as in Public Health programmes. The guidelines in this document cover the application of pesticides using aircraft, including the activities on the ground in support of the aerial application .

The Use of Aircraft in Agriculture
The Use of Aircraft in Agriculture

Author: Norman Berndt Akesson

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9789251000670

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Origin of aerial application and early development. Development of an aerial application industry. Growth patterns and world levels of aerial application. Aerial application organizations. Government regulation of aerial application. Aerial applicator organizations. Government regulation of aerial application. Aircraft types used for aerial applications. Aerial equipment for despersing dry and liquid materials. Application techniques. Meteorological factors relating to aircraft applications. Operational analysis of agricultural aircraft use. Flight planning, aircraft lloading, and field layout. Aircraft flight safety and airworthines. Agricultural pilot training. Specific treatment practices.